[Den-O]

My thoughts

The "origin" of Maki meeting Noa as a pilot, plane exploding and all that, is very reminiscent of Hal Jordan becoming Green Lantern. But I like this better

The film on the whole is absolutely fantastic. Great productions values, as I've come to know Ultraman always has. FANTASTIC Kaiju suits. The One looks absolutely terrifying in all of his forms. Next himself was a really cool departure from the more normal stream lined Ultra form as well. Even the CG for 2004 is great. Perhaps my only real complaint is that there simply isn't enough action. The fights that do happen are great but I feel at least one more was needed.

Maki's actor really made me believe in him, he sold his part very well. The dedicated pilot torn by his family duties, his love of the air. He came off very genuinely.

Now I've seen the Ultraman Zero films and such before hand so this isn't my first foray into the franchise. But considering this film was originally a reboot for modern audiences I think it's a great entry point to the franchise for anyone interested. And if I understand correctly this is the alternate universe that Noa and the others come from that Zero travels to in Revenge of Belial. So really it all comes full circle eventually. Alot of pay off. A+